Cole Thompson
Philadelphia
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Production Assistant
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated setup and breakdown of production equipment for diverse events.
- Operated camera for live broadcasts, ensuring high-quality footage.
- Announced public address messages with clarity during events.
- Managed graphics operation to enhance visual presentation.
- Executed replay operations to deliver engaging event recaps.
Broadcast Coordinator
University of Delaware
Newark
07.2025 - Current
- Programmed events across multiple streaming platforms.
- Produced and engineered live broadcasts of sporting events.
- Operated camera for ESPN+ broadcasts to capture key moments.
- Switched camera angles, inserted graphics, and triggered macros using Ross Switcher.
- Engineered audio and mixed sound for ESPN+ live broadcasts.
- Managed replay system for ESPN+ broadcasts, enhancing viewer experience.
- Operated graphics system to deliver dynamic visual content during ESPN+ events.
- Organized and led training sessions for students and freelance workers.
Multimedia & Live Events Intern
Patriot League on ESPN+
Bethlehem
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Operate cameras for ESPN+ Productions and in house videoboard
- Capture and push replays for ESPN+ productions
- Switch camera angles, insert graphics, and trigger macros via Tricaster board
- Direct and Technical Direct ESPN+ Productions
- Create post game highlight melts.
- Edit video packages for ESPN+ Productions
- Edit sizzle reels for social media and in house video boards.
- Perform as color commentator for ESPN+ Productions.
LIVE STREAM PRODUCER/TALENT
Kutztown University
Kutztown
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Run and push advertisement videos and essential graphics.
- Capture and run replay clips from highlight plays.
- Play-by-play commentator for seven different sports
- Color commentator for three different sports
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA PRODUCTION
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Media Production
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Video production
- Live broadcasting
- Camera operation
- Event coordination
- Sound engineering
- AJT
- Xpression
- Ross Switcher
- Tricaster Switcher
- 3-Play
- Mira
Extracurricular Activities
Play-by-Play Athletics Commentator Club Lacrosse secretary National Society of Leadership and Success Social Media Coordinator
Awards
Appreciation Award (Athletic Director’s Choice Award)
Events Covered
- 2022 & 2023 NJCAA Mid-Atlantic Mens & Womens Basketball Quarterfinals & Semifinals
- 2022 & 2023 NJCAA Mid-Atlantic Baseball Opening Round & Final Four
- 2023 NJCAA Mid-Atlantic Mens & Womens Basketball Championships
- 2023 PSAC Women's Soccer Quarter Finals & Final Four
- 2023 NCAA DII Women's Soccer First & Second Round
- 2023 NCAA DII Field Hockey First Round
- 2024 NCAA DII Field Hockey First Round
- 2025 EIWA Wrestling Tournament
- 2025 Patriot League Women’s Basketball Tournament
- 2025 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Tournament
- 2025 NCAA D2 Softball Regionals & Super Regionals
Timeline
Freelance Production Assistant
Lehigh University
08.2025 - Current
Broadcast Coordinator
University of Delaware
07.2025 - Current
Multimedia & Live Events Intern
Patriot League on ESPN+
01.2025 - 05.2025
LIVE STREAM PRODUCER/TALENT
Kutztown University
09.2023 - 05.2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA PRODUCTION
Kutztown University
Some College (No Degree) - Media Production
Northampton Community College